A collaboration between artists Jade Oakley and Yaegl Woman Jessica Birk, Angophora explores the themes of transformation, resilience and healing and is inspired by the large Angophora trees that once grew on the site. With the blessing of Ku-ring-Gai Elders Jessica used ochres from the local landscape to create watercolour paintings which were printed onto the glass interlayer. The sculptural façade panels, hand drawn by Jade and coated in terracotta finishes are evocative of Angophora bark.  Both elements are designed to be viewed together; during the day from inside the building the glass interlayer creates shadowed forms and at night the interlayer will be visible from the outside, glowing through the façade.

Photography:     Steve Brown Photography